Time Management Flashcards
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When preparing a Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for a delay claim, what is the contractor required to demonstrate?
Answer: That the delay impacted the critical path and extended the project completion date
A TIA must show how a specific delay event was inserted into the schedule and pushed out the critical path, resulting in a compensable time extension.
Which scheduling software feature allows a construction manager to model the impact of a potential delay before it occurs?
Answer: 'What-if' scenario analysis
What-if scenario analysis allows users to test hypothetical changes in the schedule model to assess potential impacts before committing to a course of action.
In construction scheduling, a 'hammock activity' is best described as:
Answer: A summary activity that spans between two specific points in a network
A hammock activity aggregates and summarizes the duration and cost of the activities that occur between its start and finish points.
The CMAA recommends that construction schedules for complex projects be updated at minimum:
Answer: Monthly
CMAA standards recommend monthly schedule updates at a minimum, with more frequent updates for complex or fast-track projects.
A contractor submits a revised baseline schedule 30 days after contract award without owner approval. Under most standard contract provisions, this schedule:
Answer: Is not valid without owner review and acceptance
Most contracts require the owner (or CM) to review and accept revised baseline schedules before they can be used for contract administration purposes.
Which delay type is typically NOT compensable to the contractor but does entitle them to a time extension?
Answer: Excusable non-compensable delay (force majeure)
Excusable non-compensable delays (such as severe weather or acts of God) entitle the contractor to time but not additional money.
What is the purpose of establishing 'activity codes' in a construction schedule?
Answer: To filter, sort, and group activities for customized reporting and analysis
Activity codes allow users to categorize and filter schedule data by area, phase, responsibility, or other criteria to produce targeted reports.